Cost of living blamed for animal cruelty spike
The RSPCA has revealed startling new data about how pets are being treated in the cost of living crisis, with nearly 20 reports of animal cruelty a day in one state alone.
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Dog train mystery stumps Aussies
Commuters travelling on a Melbourne train bound for the city were left stunned after an unexpected passenger made its way onboard.
Aussie castaway abandons faithful dog
Sydney sailor Tim Shaddock, who with his dog Bella spent months lost at sea, has left his pet behind after he jetted back to Australia.
The world’s wildest pet photos
The battle between cat and dog lovers has taken a hilarious turn in a comedy photo contest. Which crazy pet pose makes you laugh hardest?
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’Other’ pets that can make a house a home
Covid-19 has led to a surge in Aussies wanting to become pet owners and there’s plenty more to choose from than just cats and dogs.
Siberian husky’s non-verbal messages
Siberian huskies are a unique breed of dog and typically very intelligent. While some behaviours may seem abnormal, they could actually be trying to tell you something.
Playful cat throws spider in owner’s face
Stomach-churning footage has captured an Australian woman’s scream of horror after her cat suddenly flung a huntsman spider at her face.
Family’s nightmare after trip to beach
A beloved labradoodle nearly died after a seemingly innocent couple of hours playing fetch at the beach with her family.
Woman’s horror disease after cat scratch
A 28-year-old suffered for months and nearly lost her vision due to cowpox after being scratched in the eyeball by her cat. WARNING: GRAPHIC
Message after pets ‘poisoned’ at park
The owner of two boxer dogs killed last week in a suspected poisoning has issued a scathing open letter to the perpetrator.
Writer adopts, euthanises ‘pandemic dog’
A woman has sparked a heated debate about the “heartbreaking decision” to euthanise her “pandemic dog” after just six months.
Mouse plague: Vet’s warning to pet owners
The mouse plague ravaging large parts of Australia has led to a spike in the deadly rodent-borne bacterial disease, leptospirosis. Here’s what to look out for.
Twist rocks prestigious dog show
A Pekingese named Wasabi has been crowned top dog at the US’ most prestigious dog show after a shock withdrawal.
Dog’s loyal act to injured owner
In a heartwarming clip, a loyal golden retriever refused to leave its injured owner’s side, following the ambulance they were in all the way to the hospital.
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